Oct. 10, 1925–July 10, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother/grandmother, Lorrayne Balsitis. Lorrayne lived a long fulfilled life and passed peacefully at home in Reno, Texas, surrounded by family at the age of 98, on July 10, 2024.
Lorrayne is preceded…
April 1, 1932–July 13, 2024
Helen Farnsworth, age 92, entered the arms of our Lord on July 13, 2024, passing of natural causes in Newcastle, Wyoming.
Helen was born on April 1, 1932, to Roy and Myrtle Scruggs in Lead, South Dakota. She was the youngest child in the family and they all knew her…
Aug. 7, 1920–July 20, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of our mother, Ellen Boal, who passed away peacefully on July 20, 2024, at the age of 103.
She was born in Sundance, Wyoming, on Aug. 7, 1920, to Jenny Faye and Dr. J.F. Clarenbach. Ellen trained as a nurse during World…
July 14, 1965–July 5, 2024
Timothy Kent Stith Jr., 58, passed away on July 5, 2024, in Newcastle, Wyoming.
Tim was born July 14, 1965, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Tim Stith Sr. and Kathleen Rushing. Tim attended school in Iowa until moving to Newcastle his freshman year. Tim graduated from Newcastle…
May 22, 1943–July 13, 2024
Dan Epperson, 81, of Newcastle, Wyoming, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on July 13, 2024, at Weston County Health Services.
Born on May 22, 1943, in Fairbury, Illinois, Dan lived a full life of love, laughter, and many adventures. A 1961 graduate of Gordon…
1940–July 7, 2024
Robert “Bob” Kenneth Zerbst, a man loved by his family and cherished by his friends, passed away on July 7, 2024, in Newcastle, Wyoming, at Weston County Manor.
Born to William “Bill” and Edna Zerbst, Bob was the oldest of four siblings, growing up on the family ranch at the…
March 3, 1968–March 18, 2024
Kevin Jahrig of Groves, Texas, formerly of Newcastle, Wyoming, passed away on March 18, 2024.
Kevin was born on March 3, 1968, to George Jahrig and Millie Merwin Jahrig in Worland, Wyoming.
Kevin is preceded in death by his mother, father, and bonus mom, Edna Jahrig…
Dec. 6, 1932–Dec. 26, 2023
John Fletching Dumbrill of Santa Rosa, California, passed peacefully on Dec. 26, 2023, at the age of 91.
He was born in Upton, Wyoming, on Dec. 6, 1932, to Harold and Frances Dumbrill. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia A. Dumbrill, and his third wife…
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Oct. 14, 1937–May 7, 2024
Eugene Sweet, age 86 of Gillette, Wyoming, died Tuesday May 7, 2024, at Lasting Legacy, from cancer.
Eugene was born on Oct. 14, 1937, at home on Wohlbrandt Ranch near Upton, Wyoming, to Cecil and Dorothy (Watt) Sweet.
Eugene was the first grandchild and the oldest of…
May 3, 1944–June 16, 2024
Virginia Lee Ainslie Garhart, 80 years old, of Osage, Wyoming, passed away June 16, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by her family.
She was born in Chadron, Nebraska, to William “Bill” Ainslie and Elsie (LaRue) Williams Ainslie on May 3, 1944. She graduated from Lusk…
July 12, 1976–June 5, 2024
Jaremy Jess Erickson, 47, of Victor, Idaho, passed away in a tragic motorcycle accident on June 5, 2024, near Palisades Reservoir near the western border of Wyoming. His passing has saddened hundreds of friends, family, and community members of both the Teton Valley…
Feb. 26, 1964–June 11, 2024
Laurie Sue Martin, 60, of Greeley, Colorado, passed away on June 11, 2024, in Greeley.
She was born to Harold and Elta (Martin) Eatherton on Feb. 26, 1964 in Buffalo, Wyoming.
Laurie began her life of work with Pizza Hut her senior year of high school, advancing into…
Sept. 10, 1932–June 11, 2024
Louella Lorraine (Hansen) Davis, also known as Mimi, age 91, died June 11, 2024, at home.
Lorraine was born on Sept. 10, 1932, to Carl and Ella (Toth) Hansen eight miles northwest of Newcastle, Wyoming, in Pedro, Wyoming.
While Lorraine was growing up with her seven…
Randall “Randy” James Bratton, age 62, has finally sheathed his sword after a valiant and courageous battle against Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) over the last 10 years. Randy drew his final breath on a quiet evening at his home in Casper, Wyoming, on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.…
Nov. 7, 1983–Feb. 14, 2024
Rohn Smith passed away at his home Feb. 14, 2024. He was born Nov. 7, 1983.
Rohn spent his school years in Newcastle, except for his seventh grade year, which was in Moorcroft, Wyoming. He finished school with a perfect attendance.
He worked for John Keller, followed…
Aug. 22, 1940–June 4, 2024
Nora “Eva” Strange Owl Lee “Live Woman” Ametanee passed away at Monument Health hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota, where she expired of multiple complications.
She was born in Busby, Montana, on Aug. 22, 1940, to John David Strange Owl and her mother, Grace Redneck.…
March 5, 1972–June 1, 2024
Charlean “Susie” Daniels Sonesen, 52-year-old resident of Newcastle, Wyoming, passed away June 1, 2024.
Susie was born in Arizona on March 5, 1972, to Robert and Jeannine Daniels.
As a child, the family moved to Wyoming, where Susie grew and excelled academically. As…
March 6, 1956–March 12, 2024
Kim Watson was born to Jim and Vanova (Wilson) Grover in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, at home on March 6, 1956.
She attended the Belle Fourche schools and graduated in 1974.
She married John Singleton in Belle Fourche in 1974, and to this union, her son, Travis John…
July 10, 2018–May 13, 2024
Aurora Rae Masters was born on July 10, 2018, and sang, danced and shone on earth until May 13, 2024. In her short five years, she earned the title of music baby, two black belt tips and hundreds of friends while touching so many hearts with her smile, laugh, joy and an…
Sept. 15, 1948–April 18, 2024
Susan Iona (Tavegia) Braun, 75, of Rapid City, South Dakota, returned home to the Lord on April 18, 2024.
Susan (Susie) was born on Sept. 15, 1948, in Hot Springs, South Dakota. Susie grew up on a ranch in Osage, Wyoming, and attended grade school in Osage and high…